Beth Dunford: How is technology helping Africa’s farmers thrive?

08min | 11/16/2023

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Agriculture is the beating heart of many African economies. Helping our farmers adapt to climate change is key to the continent's development. As eyes focus on the Africa Investment Forum - the continent's premiere investment platform - Making a Difference talks to Dr Beth Dunford, Bank Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development, about the Bank’s investment in climate-smart agricultural technologies – and how these innovations are helping Africa's farmers and their families to thrive.

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About Making a Difference

Did you know that Africa, with 65% of the world's remaining arable land, could become the planet's breadbasket? That the continent is the key to unlocking green growth across the planet, owing to its almost unlimited solar energy potential, vast hydrogen resources and immense reserves of green minerals that are vital for the production of Lithium ion batteries? Did you know that Africa could transform the world with its 2.5 billion inhabitants by 2050?
Discover what's happening on this fast-moving continent in the Making a Difference podcast. It brings together economists, opinion leaders, captains of industry and heads of international institutions to explore the most critical challenges of today.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Making a Difference

Did you know that Africa, with 65% of the world's remaining arable land, could become the planet's breadbasket? That the continent is the key to unlocking green growth across the planet, owing to its almost unlimited solar energy potential, vast hydrogen resources and immense reserves of green minerals that are vital for the production of Lithium ion batteries? Did you know that Africa could transform the world with its 2.5 billion inhabitants by 2050?
Discover what's happening on this fast-moving continent in the Making a Difference podcast. It brings together economists, opinion leaders, captains of industry and heads of international institutions to explore the most critical challenges of today.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

Agriculture is the beating heart of many African economies. Helping our farmers adapt to climate change is key to the continent's development. As eyes focus on the Africa Investment Forum - the continent's premiere investment platform - Making a Difference talks to Dr Beth Dunford, Bank Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development, about the Bank’s investment in climate-smart agricultural technologies – and how these innovations are helping Africa's farmers and their families to thrive.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Making a Difference

Did you know that Africa, with 65% of the world's remaining arable land, could become the planet's breadbasket? That the continent is the key to unlocking green growth across the planet, owing to its almost unlimited solar energy potential, vast hydrogen resources and immense reserves of green minerals that are vital for the production of Lithium ion batteries? Did you know that Africa could transform the world with its 2.5 billion inhabitants by 2050?
Discover what's happening on this fast-moving continent in the Making a Difference podcast. It brings together economists, opinion leaders, captains of industry and heads of international institutions to explore the most critical challenges of today.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Making a Difference

Did you know that Africa, with 65% of the world's remaining arable land, could become the planet's breadbasket? That the continent is the key to unlocking green growth across the planet, owing to its almost unlimited solar energy potential, vast hydrogen resources and immense reserves of green minerals that are vital for the production of Lithium ion batteries? Did you know that Africa could transform the world with its 2.5 billion inhabitants by 2050?
Discover what's happening on this fast-moving continent in the Making a Difference podcast. It brings together economists, opinion leaders, captains of industry and heads of international institutions to explore the most critical challenges of today.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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